Kiritampo Festival

This year Odate will hold the 44th annual Kiritampo Festival, where Akita cuisine takes center stage. 2016 marks the fourth year that the event has been held in the Jukai Dome, where over 130,000 people came in 2015 to enjoy the festivities.
The festival aims to connect the next generation with the wealth of tradition and culture native to Odate. In addition to serving up delicious kiritampo, the festival offers live performances, musical acts, and unique hands-on activities only available in Odate. Hope to see you there!